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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,395.57, 701,187.67 and 147,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,395.57, 701,187.67 and 147,597.40 is: 221,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,395.57 : 701,187.67 = 147,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,395.57/701,187.67 = 147,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,395.57x = 701,187.67 × 147,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,395.57x = 103,493,475,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,493,475,435.59/467,395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,425.88

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